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Chess timer: step 1. Add time for the battle. 4 polls in one topic!

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Determining the values for the chess timer is the first step. On average, how much time does a player need for a battle on different map templates?

I reviewed the results of our numerous discussions and polls regarding the chess timer. Unfortunately, I didn't see any clear and definitive values. A forceful solution to the problem will cause periodic emotional outbursts, and tournament organizers will not have an adequate response to this. Therefore, we need to determine some average values for all timer parameters, taking into account the opinions of all forum players. We have both beginners, slow players, and fans of blitz games... By determining something average, we will get a starting point for tournament organizers, who, based on this and the specifics of their tournament, can set the default timer values. If both players are happy with a different value, they always have the option to agree.

We will determine the average values using the method proposed by Wicc, with a clarification from Dirty_Player.

That is, we will first determine the time added for a battle for different groups of map templates. When choosing options, consider the strength of the neutrals, your battle speed, and how much time you are willing to give your opponent for all of this. You must provide 4 answers - one for each group of map templates. If you have never played on certain map templates or you don't care, don't provide any input. If you made a mistake, write in the thread, and I will take it into account when summarizing the results.

Provide your answer for each group of map templates.
I prefer that the time added for a battle is:

less than 30 seconds on XL+U templates (8mm6a, 8xm12a, 6lm10a, Spider, Nostalgia)
from 30 to 90 seconds on XL+U templates (8mm6a, 8xm12a, 6lm10a, Spider, Nostalgia)
from 91 to 150 seconds on XL+U templates (8mm6a, 8xm12a, 6lm10a, Spider, Nostalgia)
more than 151 seconds on XL+U templates (8mm6a, 8xm12a, 6lm10a, Spider, Nostalgia)
- this is the first group - XL+U templates - you need to click on one value.
less than 30 seconds on the Jebus Cross XL-U template
from 30 to 90 seconds on the Jebus Cross XL-U template
from 91 to 150 seconds on the Jebus Cross XL-U template
more than 151 seconds on the Jebus Cross XL-U template
- this is the standard Jebus - click once.
less than 30 seconds on Diamond, Mini-Nostalgia, Anarchy templates
from 30 to 90 seconds on Diamond, Mini-Nostalgia, Anarchy templates
from 91 to 150 seconds on Diamond, Mini-Nostalgia, Anarchy templates
more than 151 seconds on Diamond, Mini-Nostalgia, Anarchy templates
- L+U templates with companions and Anarchy - another checkmark.
less than 30 seconds on 2SM4d(3), balance, Panic templates
from 30 to 90 seconds on 2SM4d(3), balance, Panic templates
from 91 to 150 seconds on 2SM4d(3), balance, Panic templates
more than 151 seconds on 2SM4d(3), balance, Panic templates
- L templates without companions - another answer.

The poll will last for 3 weeks.

After summarizing the results for the time added for a battle, I will conduct a poll on the time added for a turn, with the already determined fixed time for a battle, also for 3 weeks. Then, knowing the turn + battle time, we will vote for 3 weeks on the starting time. And by the beginning of autumn, we will obtain an averaged value for the chess timer for the forum. Tournament organizers will set the default chess timer values based on these results and the specifics of their tournament.